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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 798.82 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 798.82 and 372.20 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 798.82 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/798.82 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 798.82 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 297,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,320.80/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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